hansol - Shang

The Shang Dynasty was the second Dynasty to practice hereditary slavery.
Most peasants had very little and could not pay taxes.
The Shang king was killed by Zhou rebels and after the loss of their the king the civilization could not stand up for themselves.
The Shang went through a few bad kings
The Shang used very primitive implements instead of using plows they used hoes instead
When a king died, hundreds of slaves and prisoners were often sacrificed and buried with him.
People were also sacrificed in lower numbers when important events, such as the founding of a palace or temple, occurred.
They were limited in trade because of mountain ranges and deserts that stood between South Asia, china, and India.